#The Epistle of Galatians

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

God is Not Mocked

Do not deceive yourselves. God is not to be scoffed at. For whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — Galatians 6:7 | Weymouth New Testament (WNT) The Weymouth New Testament is in the public domain. Cross References: Job 4:8; Job 13:9; Hosea 10:13; 1 Corinthians 6:9; 2 Corinthians 9:6

#God #righteousness #harvest #mockery #deception #Galatians 6:7 #The Epistle of Galatians #New Testament #WNT #Weymouth New Testament Bible

[apenitentialprayer]

And even when you were dead in transgression and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He brought you to life along with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions; obliterating the bond against us, with its legal claims, which was opposed to us, He also removed it from our midst, nailing it to the Cross.

- The Letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians (2:13-14)

The elaborate metaphor here about how God canceled the legal claims against us through Christ's cross depicts not Christ being nailed to the cross by men, but "the bond … with its legal claims" being nailed to the cross by God.

- The New American Bible, Revised Edition's commentary on the above passage of Scripture.

St. Paul saw death as the "wages of sin" (Rom. 6:25). For love of us, Jesus made himself "sin" (2 Cor 5:21), "a curse" (Gal 3:13). The "double," which became the object of divine justice, is "sin," as personalized by St. Paul; it is the whole humanity of the "old man" which was crucified, that the sinful body might be destroyed (Rom 6:6). All of humanity was condemned upon the cross, and Christ set aside the decree of condemnation, nailing it to the cross (Col 2:14).

- Giulio Basetti-Sani, O.F.M. (The Koran in the Light of Christ: A Christian Interpretation of the Sacred Book of Islam, page 173), trans. W. Russell Carroll, O.F.M., and Bede Dauphinee, O.F.M.

You cancelled our condemnation by nailing it to the Cross, —free us from our chains and lead us out of darkness.

- from the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours, Evening Prayer intercessions for the Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter.

#Crucifixion #Jesus Christ #Catholicism #Christianity #prayers #sin #redemption #Saint Paul #death #2 Corinthians #Epistle to the Romans #Letter to the Galatians #Letter to the Colossians

[mourning-again-in-america]

why can't the indo-europeans just stay in one place 😩

#actually i was unaware of galatia or its inhabitants #i was vaguely aware of the epistle to the galatians but i thought it was to the *galicians* of spain #(galicia is also a confusing region name given the existence of one in spain and one in eastern europe; I'm much more familiar with the #latter given its important role in Austro-Russian strategy in the board game Diplomacy

[justana0kguy]

2023 JANUARY 01 Sunday

"As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of His Son into our hearts, so you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God."

~ Galatians 4:6-7

#bible #scripture #bible verse #reading #Paul #epistle #letter #Galatians #proof #children #slave #child #heir #spirit #hearts #God #Lord #Jesus #Christ

[biblebloodhound]

Slave or Free? (Galatians 4:21-5:1)

Law can only take us so far. We need Gospel.

Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of what the law says? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born as the result of a divine promise. These things are being taken figuratively: The women represent two covenants.…

View On WordPress

#apostle paul #bible interpretation #bible reading #christian life #christian spirituality #christianity #freedom #freedom in christ #galatians #galatians 4 #god&039;s grace #grace #hermeneutics #law #law and gospel #legalism #pauline epistles #spiritual #spiritual freedom #spiritual immaturity #spiritual life #spiritual maturity #spiritual slavery

[thewordislifesymeon]

مواجهة يسوع - الأحد ٦ من لوقا مجنون الجرجسيين

#sermon #bible #gospel #luke #epistle #galatians #church #orthodox #christian #gadarenes #demon

[humorwithatwist]

Women in the Church: Critical Passages

Women in the Church: Critical Passages

Several people have recently asked some version of the question, what does the Bible say about women in the Church, often in the context of women in leadership roles. In response, I try to provide the following list of passages. While far from an exhaustive list, these are often the key passages that conversations about women in the Church center on. Translation often sways interpretation, of…

View On WordPress

#1 Corinthians #1 Timothy #Deborah #Ephesians #Galatians #Genesis #Luke #Mark #Mary Magdalene #Matthew #Pastoral Epistles #Paul #Paul and Women #Philippians #Priscilla #Romans 16 #Titus #Women #Women in the Church

[jeremiah-33-3]

Adding and taking from scripture

Deutoromy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Proverbs 30:6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Revelation 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Twisting scripture

2 Peter 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

Perverting the Gospel

Galatians 1:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

Let every man be a liar and God be true

Romans 3:4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

Check everything people say line it up against the world of God.

You don't need anyone to teach you

1 John 2:26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

#sermon #biblical scripture #bible #jesus #faith in jesus #jesus christ #bible verse #bible scripture #holy bible

[yieldfruit]

Idk if somebody already asked but, how do you engage with people who are suffering/in so much pain? I realized, I don't want to end up being like Job's friends, so I mostly end up just sitting there with them in their pain. I often think, you know, it's really really hard to express my concern for them through words. I always think my words sounded trifle and maybe it would've been better if I shut my mouth. I am asking as a Christian trying to figure out how to love my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially in my local church

Yes, this is a very tender, sweet question and quite frankly, I think we should be asking this more. When possible, give comfort first and foremost by privately praying for them, for the Lord to comfort them and heal them. And come alongside them, be a listening ear/heart as it sounds like you are, and I tend to engage with people by using words and phrases that show coming alongside them, not directing them or being callousness. Such as: "I'm so sorry for your pain"; "That must be really tough"; "I understand; I don't have this exact experience, but I can see how it is painful and I am so sorry for your pain"; "How can I support you during this time?"; "May I pray with you?"; "May the Lord comfort you, guide you, and bring His healing to this situation"; etc. Depending on the relationship, offer to meet them for a cup of coffee or tea and pay for them if you can. Again depending on the situation offer to bring a meal.

I think the most helpful thing for people: simply showing up. People need real friends. The body of Christ need not be shallow and treat people as mere fellow Christians they have no choice but to somehow do life with (at least on Sundays), but truly to bear one another's burdens and weep with those who weep (Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:15) any day of the week. Whenever I meet a Christian who doesn't know how to come alongside another believe in compassion and tenderness, or to self-sacrificially do the daily grind with others when a need arises, I realize either they themselves have never suffered (a shallow existence if you will) or they run and hide from anything real (immaturity, no growth, selfishness and self-preservation). And this is tragic. It is an honor to come alongside others in the body of Christ and may our eyes be opened to love those the Lord has put in our paths, because He is tender with us.

The Bible is full of comforting words; read through the Bible so you can have words come to mind/heart when they may need to be heard by a fellow brother or sister in Christ. Scour the Psalms for words to share with someone suffering, or Paul's epistles.

[gayleviticus]

reconciling the pastoral epistles not being written by Paul and also part of inspired scripture can be awkward, in that you're often trying to say 'well, the misogynist bits weren't actually by Paul so who cares' while also maintaining God wanted it in the Bible anyway.

but i think it makes sense w the understanding that the Bible is an anthology of various voices that sometimes agree, sometimes disagree, sometimes half-agree. and the theological significance of acknowledging the pastoral epistles aren't by Paul isn't so much as to rob them of any significance or authority, so much as it is to make the distinct voices clearer.

acknowledging 1 Timothy is non-pauline means we can read the authentic letters of Paul on their own terms, and hence discover that Paul was actually a big supporter of women in ministry - speaking favourably Junia and Priscilla, sending Phoebe to deliver Romans, assuming women will be prophesying at church. Without 1 Timothy running interference scholars even conclude stuff like the infamous 'i do not permit women to speak in church' in 1 corinthians is a later interpolation and not authentic.

does this mean we should then throw all the disputed and non-authentic epistles out of the bible? i dont think so, because there can still be meaning and relevance regardless of their provenance and especially in them showing us how christian theological reflection on Christ developed in the early church. 1 Timothy shows us how Paul's successors understood Paul - it doesn't mean they're right, but it's another voice that contributes to the richness of the Bible. more data from which to work with is never a bad thing, but the task falls to us to synthesise it and determine which voices prevail when contradiction emerges.

and so i think the purpose of identifying the pastoral epistles as non-Pauline isn't to immediately delegitimise them out of hand, but to go 'ok, well we have Paul saying one thing, and his later interpreters saying another - who should we follow here? who is embodying the Gospel?'

and i think that's kinda just an extension of the natural process we go through with interpreting and applying Scripture in general. Proverbs says the evil will always be punished and good always prevails, but Job says bad things happen even to good people. Joshua says violence and extermination is good; Jesus says turn the other cheek. 1 Timothy says women shall not have authority over a man; Galatians says in Christ there is neither male nor female. Romans says obey the government because they are only a terror to evil people, not to good; the Prophets speak against the rulers of their day and get persecuted for it.

people conditioned to read the Bible as a direct lawbook from God might panic when we see these disagreements, but really it's in the diversity of voices that we find real truth. any statement has exceptions, any idea has counterarguments, any thesis has an antithesis. we even see that in the history of church doctrine: Jesus is neither just a man nor just divine, but both. God is neither purely one monolith nor three separate gods, nor three-in-one.

#bible #theology #christianity #christian #progressive christianity

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Let Any Who Preaches a Different Gospel be Accursed

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—  which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under Godʼs curse! — Galatians 1:6-8 | The Books of the Bible NT (BOOKS) The Books of the Bible NT Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ® All rights reserved worldwide. Cross References: 1 Kings 13:18; Jeremiah 23:16; Jeremiah 23:36; Acts 15:24; Romans 8:28; Romans 8:30; Romans 9:3; Romans 16:17; 2 Corinthians 2:17; 2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 2:4; Galatians 5:10

#false gospel #accursed #preaching #true gospel #Good News #Galatians 1:6-8 #The Epistle of Galatians #New Testament #BOOKS #The Books of the Bible NT #Biblica Inc.

[apenitentialprayer]

We have seen that for Paul, to be in Christ is to live a life of cruciformity, to be shaped by his presence and his story, not only from without but also from within, because it is true that "Christ lives in me." As noted briefly earlier, the intimacy of this Pauline experience often finds expression in phrases and words that are translated into English using the word "with." […] English expressions containing the word "with" simply do not do justice to much of Paul's language, experience, or thinking in this regard. The prefix "co-" does a better job; Paul says that we have to be co-buried and co-crucified with Christ, that we have to been co-formed with his death and will be co-formed with his resurrection in glory, that if we co-suffer with Christ we are coheirs with him and will be co-glorified with him. The focus of this participation is on suffering and death with Christ in the present, and on resurrection and glory in the future. […] The language of Romans 6:5, though it focuses on the future resurrection, suggests, by using the perfect tense ("we have been united with him in a death like this"), that union with Christ's death is not a one-time past event but an ongoing reality.

- Michael Gorman (Cruciformity: Paul's Narrative Spirituality of the Cross, pages 45, 46)

Michael Gorman cites Albert Schweitzer's contention that "in-Christ" mysticism, not justification by faith, was the center of Paul's theology and experience. [...] Being united with Christ in this way answers those who may think that salvation through [...] praxis is "Pelagian." It is not our actions that save us; it is our being united with Christ in his way of the cross that saves us. This way of the cross continues across time through his Body, the church.

- Terrence Rynne (Gandhi & Jesus: The Saving Power of Nonviolence, page 181)

The means by which the new society [of Christ] spread was [...] discipleship: a non-envious identification with this person.

- Norbert Lohfink (Church Dreams: Talking Against the Trend, page 97), trans. Linda Maloney

Crucified to the World, by Chris Powers

#Christianity #Catholicism #Jesus Christ #Crucifixion #kenosis #Resurrection #grace #Saint Paul #Imitatio Dei #Pelagianism #mysticism #Co Redemptrix #sola fide #Epistle to the Romans #Via Crucis #Letter to the Galatians #salvation #Ecclesia

[bibleversegarden]

God’s Anointing and Power in Our Lives

Mankind in a fallen, captive state, is incapable of rising to the high stature, high calling of God. Thanks be to God, for the anointing that removes burdens and breaks the yokes of sin, that keeps us bound.

God anointed Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him. (See Acts 10:38)

"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified." (Isaiah 61:1-3)

At God's appointed time, "The Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil." (1 John 3:8)

Jesus who appeared in the flesh, and was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin, was able to resist the devil, and cast Him out of many, for He was full of the Holy Ghost and power. This Jesus, is calling disciples to Himself, to live holy lives, and to proclaim the good news of salvation in the earth, with signs and wonders following.

All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20)

"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject to you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven."  (Luke 10:19-20)

In order to be effective ambassadors for Christ, we must be sanctified and consecrated vessels, reconciled to God, fruitful in every good work; bringing glory to His name.

"And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live." (Romans 8:10-11)

"Do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18)

"Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee." (2 Corinthians 1:21 and 22)

A Prayer:

All thanks and praise to God our Father, for Christ His Son: Prophet, Priest and King; for the blessing of the Holy Spirit, and the anointing that breaks the yokes, and sets us free; for the power to daily walk in the Spirit; for a new and living way; for an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, that doesn't fade away. Amen.

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

Related Bible Readings:

In the Scriptures, God instructed Moses to make a holy anointing oil. (See Exodus 30:22-33 for its use and purpose.)

Luke 4:1-15; Luke 9:1-3; Luke 10:19 & 20; Acts Chapter 2; Isaiah 10:27; Matthew 11:28-30; Galatians Chapter 5; Colossians Chapter 1, 2, 3 and 4; Psalm 23, Jeremiah Chapter 1; Ephesians in its entirety; First Epistle of John 2:27-29; Acts Chapters 1 and 2; Romans Chapters 6 and 12; Hebrews 1:8 & 9; First Epistle of Peter in its entirety; Philippians Chapter 3; 2 Corinthians Chapter 5; Joel 2:28-32

#AnointingofGod #PowerofGod #anointedlives #holyliving #anointedchurch #AnointedJesus #anointeddisciples #HolyGhost

[buggie-hagen]

But now, I have another who has freed me from the terrors of the law, sin, death, and has given me freedom, the righteousness of God, and eternal life. He is called the Son of God, who loves me and gave Himself for me, to whom be the glory and the praise forever and ever. ~Martin Luther, Commentary on St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians (1535), trans. Haroldo Camacho, 152-3.

[biblegumchewontheword]

Books of the Bible

Here is a detailed list of the 66 books of the Bible, divided by the Old and New Testaments, along with their divisions and categories:

**Old Testament:**

**Pentateuch (5 books):**

1. Genesis

2. Exodus

3. Leviticus

4. Numbers

5. Deuteronomy

**Historical Books (12 books):**

6. Joshua

7. Judges

8. Ruth

9. 1 Samuel

10. 2 Samuel

11. 1 Kings

12. 2 Kings

13. 1 Chronicles

14. 2 Chronicles

15. Ezra

16. Nehemiah

17. Esther

**Poetry/Wisdom Books (5 books):**

18. Job

19. Psalms

20. Proverbs

21. Ecclesiastes

22. Song of Solomon

**Major Prophets (5 books):**

23. Isaiah

24. Jeremiah

25. Lamentations

26. Ezekiel

27. Daniel

**Minor Prophets (12 books):**

28. Hosea

29. Joel

30. Amos

31. Obadiah

32. Jonah

33. Micah

34. Nahum

35. Habakkuk

36. Zephaniah

37. Haggai

38. Zechariah

39. Malachi

**New Testament:**

**Gospels (4 books):**

40. Matthew

41. Mark

42. Luke

43. John

**History (1 book):**

44. Acts

**Pauline Epistles (13 books):**

45. Romans

46. 1 Corinthians

47. 2 Corinthians

48. Galatians

49. Ephesians

50. Philippians

51. Colossians

52. 1 Thessalonians

53. 2 Thessalonians

54. 1 Timothy

55. 2 Timothy

56. Titus

57. Philemon

**General Epistles (8 books):**

58. Hebrews

59. James

60. 1 Peter

61. 2 Peter

62. 1 John

63. 2 John

64. 3 John

65. Jude

**Apocalyptic (1 book):**

66. Revelation

This list represents the traditional order and grouping of the books of the Bible in most Christian denominations.

These are the 66 books that make up the Bible.

Title: The Significance of Each Book of the Bible

Introduction:

The Bible is a collection of 66 books that together form the inspired Word of God. Each book has its own unique message, themes, and significance that contribute to the overall story of God's redemption and love for humanity. Let's explore the importance of each book of the Bible.

Lesson Points:

1. The Old Testament:

- Genesis: The book of beginnings, detailing creation, the fall, and the establishment of God's covenant with His people.

- Exodus: The story of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.

- Psalms: A collection of songs and prayers that express a range of human emotions and provide a guide for worship.

- Proverbs: Wisdom literature that offers practical advice for living a righteous and wise life.

- Isaiah: Prophecies about the coming Messiah and God's plan of salvation.

2. The New Testament:

- Matthew: Emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the establishment of the kingdom of God.

- Acts: Chronicles the early spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early church.

- Romans: Explains the doctrine of justification by faith and the implications of salvation through Christ.

- Corinthians: Addresses issues within the church and provides practical guidance for Christian living.

- Revelation: Offers apocalyptic visions of the end times, the victory of Christ, and the establishment of the new heaven and earth.

3. Themes and Messages:

- Each book of the Bible contributes to the overarching themes of God's love, redemption, forgiveness, and salvation for all humanity.

- Together, these books provide a complete narrative of God's work in the world and His plan for His people.

Application:

- Take time to explore and study each book of the Bible, seeking to understand its unique message and significance.

- Reflect on how the themes and stories in the Bible can impact your own life and faith journey.

- Consider how the teachings and examples in the Bible can shape your beliefs and actions as a follower of Christ.

Conclusion:

The books of the Bible are not just separate entities but are interconnected parts of the larger story of God's redemption and love for humanity. Each book has its own importance and contributes to the overall message of God's plan for salvation. May we approach the study of the Bible with reverence and openness to the wisdom and guidance it offers for our lives.

#biblegum #Books of the Bible #bible study #bible scripture #Bible lessons

[enlargemycoast3]

Signs of a New Testament church:

1. Preaching & Teaching in the name of Jesus (Book of Acts)

2. Spiritual gifts are in operation ((Acts Ch. 2-5)

3. Healings, signs & wonders, miracles are following (Acts Ch. 2-5)

4. Giving to one another, making sure the needs of the church family are taken care of first, then others (outside of the church, second). (Acts Ch. 2-5)

5. Taking care of orphans and widows in the church. (James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5:3-16)

6. Missions-Supporting those who take the gospel to the world. (3 John 7-8, Galatians 6:6 and throughout Epistles)

#name of Jesus #spiritual gifts #signs and wonders #healings #miracles #giving #missions #orphans&widows #jesus #answers #life #godlovesyou